Can anyone confirm that changing functions keys to standard mode disables the special functions with fn?

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Can anyone confirm that changing functions keys to standard mode disables the special functions with fn?

On Ventura 13.01, when I set the functions keys to operate in standard mode, it seems to disable the special functions entirely. E.g., when pressing F4 in normal (non-standard?), the search spotlight bar pops up. When I toggle the function keys to work as standard function keys and then hold fn and F4, I don't get the spotlight, and when just pressing F4, as desired, I also don't get the spotlight.

This seems like a bug.

Posted on Dec 13, 2022 6:46 PM

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Answer 1

dialabrain

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Dec 13, 2022 11:06 PM in response to freepoch

Fn+F4,F5 and F6 are unaassigned so you can use them for your own shortcuts. FWIW, pressing F4 opens Launchpad on my Macs.

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Answer 2

Jan 11, 2023 11:59 AM in response to freepoch

I have just reported to Apple that the Function Key modifier switch, in System Settings, is backward. On my MBA (M2) running 13.1 the switch is Off but the keys act as identified by their logos. Setting the switch to On deactivates the keys.

Not a big problem but bonkers.

Mark

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